Innovation & Enterprise – Eric-Mark Huitema

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How automated driving will change our lives for the better

December 23, 2019

At the beginning of December, ACEA launched its automated driving roadmap. This landmark publication sets out the steps towards deployment and lists the required legislative changes. We should, however, not forget about the wider implications of this transformation. Because the impact of automation on society, and particularly how it will improve social inclusion and access… » read more

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InfoSociety, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

Celebrating 15 years of ACEA’s successful presence in China

December 2, 2019

Earlier this month, I came back to the ACEA offices in Brussels after a fruitful trip to Asia, which included stops in Singapore, China and Japan. One of the reasons for this visit was to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our Beijing office, which is one of ACEA’s major success stories in my view. But… » read more

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Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

Auto industry remains the backbone of the European economy, new data confirms

July 2, 2019

Last week, I had the pleasure to launch the new ACEA Automobile Industry Pocket Guide at the occasion of our annual general meeting in Brussels. The 2019-2020 edition of this publication contains the latest figures on employment and innovation in the EU auto industry, as well as data on the production, registration, international trade and… » read more

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Innovation & Enterprise, Science & Policymaking, Social Europe & Jobs, Transport

Why Chinese and European auto manufacturers need to work more closely together

March 29, 2019

China and the European Union are the world’s number one and two car markets. Together they account for half of all passenger cars sold and built around the world. Moreover, the two regions are emerging as the major global regulatory powers, setting ambitious standards and targets for tomorrow’s vehicles. That is why we at ACEA… » read more

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Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise

No-deal Brexit and US tariff threat, combined with CO2 targets, make 2019 a challenging year

March 4, 2019

Europe’s automobile industry will face some fundamental challenges this year. These include the looming prospect of a no-deal Brexit, the ever-present threat of US tariffs on car imports from the EU, as well as meeting stringent CO2 targets – both those for 2020 and the recently-agreed post-2020 targets for cars, vans and trucks. Given the… » read more

Posted by Eric-Mark Huitema

Climate & Environment, Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise, UK in Europe

First-ever truck CO2 standards should be agreed soon, but avoid copying EU approach to cars

October 4, 2018

Every other year in September, the global truck industry meets in Hanover for the International Motor Show dedicated to commercial vehicles. Given that ACEA represents the EU’s seven major truck manufacturers, we were also present in Hanover to set out the industry’s joint position on the EU proposal for truck CO2 standards. Most notably, we… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Energy, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

New figures underline the importance of Europe’s auto industry

July 31, 2018

Early last month, we published this year’s edition of our popular Automobile Industry Pocket Guide. This comprehensive 74-page booklet provides you with an extensive overview of one of Europe’s key industries. In it, you will find the latest data on the contribution of the EU automotive sector to economic growth, society, mobility and the environment;… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Energy, Innovation & Enterprise, Sustainable Dev., Transport

Standing up for international trade amid tariff threats and Brexit fears

March 30, 2018

Trade is a major pillar of our sector’s global competitiveness. In this respect, both Brexit and recent threats about ‘walling off’ national markets are posing a serious threat to jobs and growth in the European automotive industry. EU auto manufacturers exported more than 6.1 million motor vehicles last year, generating a trade surplus of more… » read more

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EurActiv.com, Global Europe, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

Digitalisation and the future of auto retailing

January 31, 2018

Every year, the month of January kicks off with the Brussels Motor Show. While the latest cars on display there clearly proved that vehicles are undergoing a not-so-quiet revolution, coming with state-of-the-art connectivity technology and an expanding range of powertrain options, there are also other players in the automotive supply chain that are changing rapidly.… » read more

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InfoSociety, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

Commercial vehicles: no single powertrain can cover all their many and varied needs

October 30, 2017

Commercial vehicles – like trucks, vans and buses – are not consumer goods; they are tools used to get a job done. When looking at passenger cars, the main variable is the amount of people to be transported. A single commercial vehicle, however, might be used for very different purposes and at very different degrees… » read more

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Climate & Environment, Innovation & Enterprise, Transport

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